He said he wouldn’t need any further treatment since the mass wasn’t malignant, and other than not being able to talk for a few days afterward, he was fine. “It messed up my singing vocals,” he said, “but other than that, it was fine.”

He discovered the mass early last season, and said it caused him some discomfort swallowing. But after seeing a doctor, he was told he’d be fine to wait until after the season to get it removed.

“It was just how much pain tolerance I could take,” Bowles said. “It was fine. It wasn’t a big deal. It was pressing up against the artery, and I had trouble swallowing a little bit. I didn’t want to get it done during the season, if something went wrong. So I just waited until after the season.”

He’s speaking normally now, and relieved to be in spot where it wasn’t something more serious.

Oh, that poor man! My best to him and his family. He is lucky and hopefully out of the woods. It had to he aggravating as hell, think about it!!! There are many teams who wish they would have landed him as a coach, the Jets are very lucky in many ways, as well!!!